Product type

Extension cord recalls

Recalls involving extension cords and power cords.

41 official CPSC notices published 1994–2026, matched on the notice's product identity — not on description text.

At a glance

Brands most often named: In-Mar Trading (2), Woods Industries (2), Belkin International, Big Lots, Hewlett-Packard, Howard Berger, Legrand Wiremold, West Hartford, Conn.
Hazards identified: Electric shock, Fire, Burn, Carbon monoxide
Categories: Electrical, HVAC & Water Heaters, Home Electronics, Generators, Lighting & Ceiling Fans, Power Tools
Latest notice: 2026-04-09

Apr 9, 2026No. 26-401Generators

Shenzhen Shijingjie Network Technology Male-to-Male Extension Cords Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury and Death from Electrocution and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazards; Sold on Walmart

Shenzhen Shijingjie Network Technology

Hazard: The recalled male-to-male extension cords violate safety requirements because their exposed prongs can become energized when one end is plugged into a generator or other power source, posing a risk of serious injury and death from electrocution. In addition, using the cords to supply power from a generator to a residential electrical system (backfeeding) poses a risk of electrocution and fire. The cords' short length encourages the use of generators close to homes or enclosed spaces, posing a risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.

Models

RY-US-06RY_US-1.5

Oct 15, 2020No. 21-703Electrical

Sales BSD Recalls Homerygardens Extension Cord Splitters Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Sales BSD

Hazard: The wire size of the recalled extension cords cannot handle the appropriate amp load and lacks protective features, posing a fire hazard.

Aug 26, 2014No. 14-262Home Electronics

Hewlett-Packard Recalls Notebook Computer AC Power Cords Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Hewlett-Packard

Hazard: The AC power cord can overheat, posing a potential fire and burn hazard.

Sep 6, 2012No. 12-274Electrical

Legrand Wiremold Recalls Power Strips Due to Electric Shock Hazard

Legrand Wiremold, West Hartford, Conn.

Hazard: The electrical wires are reversed on the receptacles on the power strips, posing a risk of electrical shock.

Models

PX1001

Feb 1, 2012No. 12-097Electrical

The Container Store Recalls Brightly-Colored Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard

The Container Store

Hazard: The power strips have undersized wiring, and the wiring and plastic strip fail to meet the requirements for fire resistance, posing a fire hazard.

Mar 31, 2010No. 10-184Electrical

Howard Berger Recalls Extension Cords and Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard

Howard Berger

Hazard: The extension cords and power strips have inadequate coating material around the cords and copper conductors that are smaller than required, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Models

R2600R2615EE20+1 more

Oct 27, 2009No. 10-024Electrical

Belkin International Inc. Recalls SurgeMaster Surge Protectors Due to Shock Hazard

Belkin International

Hazard: The molding of the plastic 360 degree rotating plug, which allows for easy cord movement, can crack or detach from the plug assembly, posing a shock hazard to consumers.

Models

F9G930-10F9G930V10F9G930-10-W+3 more

Mar 8, 2007No. 07-532Electrical

Dollar Stop Plus Recalls Extension Cords for Fire, Shock, Electrocution Hazards

Dollar Stop Plus

Hazard: These extension cords have undersized wiring, and fail to connect properly at the plug and receptacle ends. This poses fire, shock and electrocution hazards to consumers.

Sep 13, 2006No. 06-256Electrical

Pride Products Recalls Counterfeit Extension Cords Due to Fire Hazard

Pride Products

Hazard: The counterfeit extension cords have undersized wiring and no fuse in the cord to provide over-current protection, which can cause overheating and pose a fire hazard.

Aug 10, 2006No. 06-230Electrical

Dollar Tree Stores Recall Counterfeit Extension Cords Due to Shock Hazard

Greenbrier International

Hazard: The counterfeit extension cords could have undersized wire and substandard insulation, which can cause overheating, resulting in a possible shock hazard.

Jan 11, 2006No. 06-524Electrical

Neptune Systems Recalls Power Strips for Shock Hazard

Neptune Systems

Hazard: The metal enclosure on the power strip is not properly grounded, which could result in an electrical shock.

Dec 23, 2003No. 04-056Electrical

CPSC, Family Dollar Services Inc. Announce Recall of Extension Cords

Royal United

Hazard: Use of these extension cords could result in an electric shock or electrocution to consumers.

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